Thirteen years ago, I was on the brink of death. My nearly year-long battle with anorexia nervosa had reached a tipping point: tests showed my heart could give out at any moment, and I was rushed to ...

The ketogenic diet, best known as a fat-busting fad, holds promise for treating anorexia nervosa. Following the diet – which contains high amounts of fat, moderate amounts of protein and very few ...

Anorexia nervosa, also called anorexia, is a potentially life-threatening eating disorder that can affect people of all ages, genders, ethnic or racial groups, and body sizes and weights. People with ...

Since spotting the brass and terrazzo stars of the Hollywood Walk of Fame constellation at 5 years old, Christina Applegate knew she wanted one of her own, a way for her memory to remain long after ...

As the festive season approaches, perhaps you’re thinking of hosting friends and family. You know at least one person who’ll attend who becomes anxious around food and another with an eating disorder.

One of the most confusing parts of anorexia treatment for patients and families is setting a goal weight. People often imagine that the treatment team selects one exact number that represents recovery ...

Some psychologists and parents argued that it risked glamorizing the condition, but one performer described the experience as empowering: “Onstage, I can be who I really am.” By Alex Marshall ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. In anorexia nervosa, ...

A growing number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders. Many have struggled without help for decades. In 2012, Janice Bremis went to an eating disorder treatment facility in ...

Tens of millions of adults and teens in the U.S. are affected by a wide range of mental health disorders. The U.S. National Institute of Mental Health notes that some of the most common ones include ...

A study showed that changes in the functioning of opioid neurotransmitters in the brain may underlie anorexia. A study conducted at Turku PET Centre in Finland showed that changes in the functioning ...